ElixirvsMonroe

Elixir and Monroe are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Elixir

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

4.5–6.6%

Total oil

1.8–2.2 mL

France

Monroe

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–2.9%

Beta acid

6.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.95–1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Elixir

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Monroe

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Orange

Only in Elixir

RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalTangerineFloralSandalwoodSpicy

Only in Monroe

MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryRaspberry

Property

PropertyElixirMonroe
Alpha acid4.6–7%2.5–2.9%
Beta acid4.5–6.6%6.5–7.5%
Co-humulone25–30%-
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL0.95–1 mL
Myrcene65–75%-
Humulene1–2%-
Caryophyllene26–27%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginFranceGermany
PurposeAromaAroma